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Elizabethtown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 690 students in Elizabethtown, KY, 9% of all K-12 students in Elizabethtown, KY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in Elizabethtown, KY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elizabethtown Private Schools (2026-27)

St. James Catholic School Photo
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
401 Robinbrooke Blvd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-7011
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Map of First Christian Church Preschool, Pre-k, And Kdgn
First Christian Church Preschool, Pre-k, And Kdgn
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
634 N Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4247
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Map of Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1711 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-5910
(5)
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Map of Heartland Montessori School
Heartland Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
Montessori School
[email protected]
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 735-1556
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Elizabethtown, Kentucky Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori Children's Academy
Montessori Children's Academy
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
2411 Ring Rd Ste 114
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-5355
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Elizabethtown, KY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
690
Students
$4,425
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elizabethtown)
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
378 Schools
# Students
690 Students
71,938 Students
% Students of Color
13%
13%
0.57
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
114 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,488 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
1,870 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,119 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
323 Students
46,820 Students
% White Students
52%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
244 Students
16,681 Students
% of Others Students
39%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
5,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
73%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,425
$8,569
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elizabethtown, KY?
The top ranked private schools in Elizabethtown, KY is St. James Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Elizabethtown?
4 private schools are located in Elizabethtown.
What percentage of students in Elizabethtown go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Elizabethtown are educated in private schools (compared to the KY state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elizabethtown?
75% of private schools in Elizabethtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Elizabethtown are often viewed compared to one another?

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